Weight Watchers Points plus... - Page 19

shari · 09-12-2012, 05:29 PM

Great posts ladies! I think it takes time to veer from the 'low carb' mentality. I've been thinking of trying to eat just to points...slowly releasing another restriction I've placed on myself, not as huge of a restriction as the low carb diet or Atkins but trying to find that balance between not being afraid to not count carbs but not bingeing either. Well, this morning I wanted a sausage egg McMuffin sandwich when I ordered my coffee and happily felt okay with it, no guilt.

I was rushing today and forgot my lunch at home (which was a low carb..meal) and had Progesso soup instead which is what I had in my office from doing JUDDD. My supervisor passed out snack size Hershey bars and I got two...ate it then calculated it using my WW app, 7 points. I'm within my points for the day, definitely did not eat low carb today and I don't have any guilt.

Now of course I know and don't plan to eat like this every day

but it felt good that I let myself be carb free.

ETA: Oh I weighed this morning and am down 4lbs from Thursday's weigh in. I started last Wednesday but weighed on Thursday so shy one day...

crazyone · 09-12-2012, 05:58 PM

Shari, that is fantastiic! i can't wait until I am there...

shari · 09-12-2012, 06:14 PM

LOL, oh trust it's all a work in progress with bumps in the road. I'm justing going to take it one day at a time. Thanks!

crazyone · 09-12-2012, 06:27 PM

I agree with one day at a time..however when I get that binge fest attitude...all that goes out the door for me....Good job today..

pennylovesdarren · 09-12-2012, 07:54 PM

Rotay~ woo hoo on the belly ring!! I think they're super cute!

I'm not doing awesome. The past two days I've actually done terrible.

murray6789 · 09-13-2012, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennylovesdarren

I'm not doing awesome. The past two days I've actually done terrible.

Today is a new day. Pull it together now and be kind to yourself, chica.

shari · 09-13-2012, 03:44 AM

Penny~ditto what Murray said..today is a new day...don't let those days keep adding that you're off plan. You've done so well.

rotay60 · 09-13-2012, 05:19 AM

Hang in there Penny, those kind of days can and will happen. Just jump back on that horse and take off. We're here for ya. I really am glad that we all have each other to help us along, whenever we are at that "down" place.

ceecee08 · 09-13-2012, 06:26 AM

Thanks everyone for your help!!!

I am winging in right now. I found a site that calculated points for the day. I am at 29 and I go over every day.

IDK... still thinking about it.

But I appreciate everyone's help. I just need to make a decision.

tttmom · 09-13-2012, 10:56 AM

Good morning everyone! This summer has been crazy, so I never did check in again on here. About a week ago, my dad asked me to go to a WW meeting with him, because he wants to start up again. He didnt want to go alone, so I went, and I'm so glad I did! It is so nice to go there and talk to others in the same boat, and have the accountability of attending the meetings. Meetings and weigh ins are on Monday for us. Been doing good since then, and am down a few pounds. They gave me 27 points, and it seems pretty easy and satisfying. Talk to you all soon!

shari · 09-13-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotay60

Hang in there Penny, those kind of days can and will happen. Just jump back on that horse and take off. We're here for ya. I really am glad that we all have each other to help us along, whenever we are at that "down" place.

Ditto!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceecee08

Thanks everyone for your help!!!

I am winging in right now. I found a site that calculated points for the day. I am at 29 and I go over every day.

IDK... still thinking about it.

But I appreciate everyone's help. I just need to make a decision.

With the online calculator you have weekly points added too. For example my daily points are 26 but my weekly points are 49..or close to that number. So I could pull from my weekly points every day or just use them for a big event or don't touch them at all. I find myself usually pulling from them everyday except for after Saturday (ate them all or most during that day...Famous Dave's). You said you have a daily allowance of 49 right? What are your weekly points?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tttmom

Good morning everyone! This summer has been crazy, so I never did check in again on here. About a week ago, my dad asked me to go to a WW meeting with him, because he wants to start up again. He didnt want to go alone, so I went, and I'm so glad I did! It is so nice to go there and talk to others in the same boat, and have the accountability of attending the meetings. Meetings and weigh ins are on Monday for us. Been doing good since then, and am down a few pounds. They gave me 27 points, and it seems pretty easy and satisfying. Talk to you all soon!

Great!! Congrats on being down!!

murray6789 · 09-13-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceecee08

Thanks everyone for your help!!!

I am winging in right now. I found a site that calculated points for the day. I am at 29 and I go over every day.

IDK... still thinking about it.

But I appreciate everyone's help. I just need to make a decision.

Ceecee, is the weight that you list in your profile correct? If so, 29 is probably too low - of course you are going over. I started at 230 and had 33 points. My last weigh in was just over 213 and I have 31 points. I guess there are other factors like activity level, age, height, etc, but I think you should check again.

rotay60 · 09-13-2012, 03:33 PM

Welcome back tttmom. Glad you are happy with your decision.

murray6789 · 09-14-2012, 02:58 AM

Weigh in was this morning. I don't know what happened, but without changing anything I lost five pounds this week. That's way outside my normal 1.5 to 2 lb weekly loss rate. Maybe I was retaining water and I let it go? Anyway, I am not whining about it!

Penny, how did you do yesterday?

I hope everyone has something fun planned for the weekend!

rotay60 · 09-14-2012, 04:21 AM

Oh wow Murray,that is fantastic.

crazyone · 09-14-2012, 06:21 AM

Congrats Murray..

ceecee08 · 09-14-2012, 07:13 AM

CONGRATS MURRAY!!!!

Yes I was using the wrong calculator. I calculated it and its supposed to be 46 points.

hopetolose · 09-14-2012, 07:38 AM

Good morning,
May I join? I just started WW this morning and have been doing low carb for a long time and have lost approx. 40#. But, since I am fairly close to goal, I would love to shake it up a little and think I will enjoy doing WW.
Hope all of you have a great day,
Hope

hockeymom · 09-14-2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murray6789

Weigh in was this morning. I don't know what happened, but without changing anything I lost five pounds this week. That's way outside my normal 1.5 to 2 lb weekly loss rate. Maybe I was retaining water and I let it go? Anyway, I am not whining about it!

Penny, how did you do yesterday?

I hope everyone has something fun planned for the weekend!

WOW - cool! So cool. I know - it's weird - sometimes you just can't explain it. Enjoy it. I had weigh-in yesterday and I was down .6 but that's good news since I'm trying to do maintenance. I want to get the hang of that while we still have our WW person coming to work. I ate clean, mostly low carb this week and didn't use any of my weekly points (which is very unusual to me).

Good luck this weekend everyone.

shari · 09-14-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murray6789

Weigh in was this morning. I don't know what happened, but without changing anything I lost five pounds this week. That's way outside my normal 1.5 to 2 lb weekly loss rate. Maybe I was retaining water and I let it go? Anyway, I am not whining about it!

Penny, how did you do yesterday?

I hope everyone has something fun planned for the weekend!

Congrats Murray, that's wonderful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hopetolose

Good morning,
May I join? I just started WW this morning and have been doing low carb for a long time and have lost approx. 40#. But, since I am fairly close to goal, I would love to shake it up a little and think I will enjoy doing WW.
Hope all of you have a great day,
Hope

I'm new myself, just a week in. Congrats on the loss through low carb. I think a shake up is good. Low Carb stopped working as well as it did in the past and since I've changed it up, the losses are coming again. Glad you're here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceecee08

CONGRATS MURRAY!!!!

Yes I was using the wrong calculator. I calculated it and its supposed to be 46 points.

Much better, and a lot more doable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeymom

WOW - cool! So cool. I know - it's weird - sometimes you just can't explain it. Enjoy it. I had weigh-in yesterday and I was down .6 but that's good news since I'm trying to do maintenance. I want to get the hang of that while we still have our WW person coming to work. I ate clean, mostly low carb this week and didn't use any of my weekly points (which is very unusual to me).

Good luck this weekend everyone.

Good for you, congrats!!

to everyone else!

hopetolose · 09-14-2012, 08:02 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome, Shari. I think I will love the program and all the support here.
Hope

crazyone · 09-14-2012, 08:43 AM

Good Morning.. hope everyone has a fantastic Friday....

I had some chicken dumpling soup last night for 8 points!! and enjoyed every last drop...usually I would have had more, but I stayed with the portion, which is 3/4 of it for me...

Good luck everyone..

tttmom · 09-14-2012, 09:36 AM

Good morning everybody!

Murray- Congrats on the loss!

Hopetolose-

, I'm new here too. Not new to the boards, but new to WW and this thread.

Last night I used a couple of my weekly points (we went out to dinner). And today I'm going to lunch, so I hope there will still be a loss at WI in Mon. WW seems so much less restrictive than what I'm used to.
I plan on going for a big hike up in the mountains with my kids and dogs this weekend. A friend told me about a new trail (new to me) that has great views of Tahoe. Gotta check it out

Anyone else have anything fun planned for this weekend? How's everybody doing?

crazyone · 09-14-2012, 09:52 AM

I plan to stay inside.. I don't do well in the heat...and not when it's over 100.. Enjoy your hike!!!

murray6789 · 09-14-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyone

I had some chicken dumpling soup last night for 8 points!! and enjoyed every last drop...usually I would have had more, but I stayed with the portion, which is 3/4 of it for me...

This is a big success. I hope you are patting yourself on the back.

crazyone · 09-14-2012, 12:52 PM

LOL.cant reach it! It's really trying to ease out of low carb, which besides portion control, made it successful.. it's like my mindset won't leave low carb....

I had to come back and edit this post LOL..

hopetolose · 09-14-2012, 01:03 PM

Thank you for the welcome tttmom.
Hope

pennylovesdarren · 09-14-2012, 07:46 PM

Thanks ladies for all the encouraging words!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hopetolose

Good morning,
May I join? I just started WW this morning and have been doing low carb for a long time and have lost approx. 40#. But, since I am fairly close to goal, I would love to shake it up a little and think I will enjoy doing WW.
Hope all of you have a great day,
Hope

hopetolose!

Quote:

Originally Posted by murray6789

Weigh in was this morning. I don't know what happened, but without changing anything I lost five pounds this week. That's way outside my normal 1.5 to 2 lb weekly loss rate. Maybe I was retaining water and I let it go? Anyway, I am not whining about it!

Penny, how did you do yesterday?

I hope everyone has something fun planned for the weekend!

WOW Murray!! That is so awesome!

I was back OP yesterday and today! yay!

I went to my WI today and was up .2 so I can live with that and forge ahead. I bought a new daily points tracker book so that I could "start over" today. I stocked up on all my favorites and am hoping to get the momentum going again. Here's to success for us all!

hockeymom · 09-15-2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyone

Good Morning.. hope everyone has a fantastic Friday....

I had some chicken dumpling soup last night for 8 points!! and enjoyed every last drop...usually I would have had more, but I stayed with the portion, which is 3/4 of it for me...

Good luck everyone..

Isn't it great that you can have your favorites but just smaller portions. Or, I've also learned to make some of my favorites 'skinny' - it's not as hard as you think. I've also enjoyed a lot of new WW recipe websites (google them there are tons of them). Our instructor told us "the first bite and the last bite are the best - enjoy them and don't focus on the portion in between". I think of that often when I really want a bite of something I probably shouldn't have but just HAVE to.

And...welcome new members.

crazyone · 09-15-2012, 10:50 AM

Thanks Hockeymom...my week hasn't been too successful. As I said I am trying to take my mind out of low carb.. and I don't know why I am having so much trouble just letting go of it...I like to make a big Sunday dinner and I am going to google WW salad recipes...thanks for all your help.. it makes me feel so much better..

09-12-2012, 05:29 PM	#541
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Great posts ladies! I think it takes time to veer from the 'low carb' mentality. I've been thinking of trying to eat just to points...slowly releasing another restriction I've placed on myself, not as huge of a restriction as the low carb diet or Atkins but trying to find that balance between not being afraid to not count carbs but not bingeing either. Well, this morning I wanted a sausage egg McMuffin sandwich when I ordered my coffee and happily felt okay with it, no guilt. I was rushing today and forgot my lunch at home (which was a low carb..meal) and had Progesso soup instead which is what I had in my office from doing JUDDD. My supervisor passed out snack size Hershey bars and I got two...ate it then calculated it using my WW app, 7 points. I'm within my points for the day, definitely did not eat low carb today and I don't have any guilt. Now of course I know and don't plan to eat like this every day but it felt good that I let myself be carb free. ETA: Oh I weighed this morning and am down 4lbs from Thursday's weigh in. I started last Wednesday but weighed on Thursday so shy one day... Last edited by shari; 09-12-2012 at 05:30 PM..

09-14-2012, 12:52 PM	#566
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	LOL.cant reach it! It's really trying to ease out of low carb, which besides portion control, made it successful.. it's like my mindset won't leave low carb.... I had to come back and edit this post LOL.. Last edited by crazyone; 09-14-2012 at 01:29 PM..

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09-12-2012, 05:58 PM	#542
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	Shari, that is fantastiic! i can't wait until I am there...

09-12-2012, 06:14 PM	#543
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	LOL, oh trust it's all a work in progress with bumps in the road. I'm justing going to take it one day at a time. Thanks!

09-12-2012, 06:27 PM	#544
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	I agree with one day at a time..however when I get that binge fest attitude...all that goes out the door for me....Good job today..

09-12-2012, 07:54 PM	#545
pennylovesdarren Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 2,224 Gallery: pennylovesdarren Stats: -36.0 WOOHOO! WOE: WW points plus Start Date: March 16, 2012	Rotay~ woo hoo on the belly ring!! I think they're super cute! I'm not doing awesome. The past two days I've actually done terrible.

09-13-2012, 03:44 AM	#547
shari Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,682 Gallery: shari Stats: 252-'04/197-'09/168.8/145 WOE: whatever works!	Penny~ditto what Murray said..today is a new day...don't let those days keep adding that you're off plan. You've done so well.

09-13-2012, 05:19 AM	#548
rotay60 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 538 Gallery: rotay60 Stats: 142/134.2/115 for now, 4'11" WOE: Low carb	Hang in there Penny, those kind of days can and will happen. Just jump back on that horse and take off. We're here for ya. I really am glad that we all have each other to help us along, whenever we are at that "down" place.

09-13-2012, 06:26 AM	#549
ceecee08 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 5,018 Gallery: ceecee08 Stats: 292.6/284.7/170 5'9 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 1/4/2013	Thanks everyone for your help!!! I am winging in right now. I found a site that calculated points for the day. I am at 29 and I go over every day. IDK... still thinking about it. But I appreciate everyone's help. I just need to make a decision.

09-13-2012, 10:56 AM	#550
tttmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out west Posts: 724 Gallery: tttmom Stats: 183.6/161.4/125 5'3", 37 yrs WOE: paleo/primal Start Date: 2/11/13	Good morning everyone! This summer has been crazy, so I never did check in again on here. About a week ago, my dad asked me to go to a WW meeting with him, because he wants to start up again. He didnt want to go alone, so I went, and I'm so glad I did! It is so nice to go there and talk to others in the same boat, and have the accountability of attending the meetings. Meetings and weigh ins are on Monday for us. Been doing good since then, and am down a few pounds. They gave me 27 points, and it seems pretty easy and satisfying. Talk to you all soon!

09-13-2012, 03:33 PM	#553
rotay60 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 538 Gallery: rotay60 Stats: 142/134.2/115 for now, 4'11" WOE: Low carb	Welcome back tttmom. Glad you are happy with your decision.

09-14-2012, 02:58 AM	#554
murray6789 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,336 Gallery: murray6789	Weigh in was this morning. I don't know what happened, but without changing anything I lost five pounds this week. That's way outside my normal 1.5 to 2 lb weekly loss rate. Maybe I was retaining water and I let it go? Anyway, I am not whining about it! Penny, how did you do yesterday? I hope everyone has something fun planned for the weekend!

09-14-2012, 04:21 AM	#555
rotay60 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 538 Gallery: rotay60 Stats: 142/134.2/115 for now, 4'11" WOE: Low carb	Oh wow Murray,that is fantastic.

09-14-2012, 06:21 AM	#556
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	Congrats Murray..

09-14-2012, 07:13 AM	#557
ceecee08 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 5,018 Gallery: ceecee08 Stats: 292.6/284.7/170 5'9 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 1/4/2013	CONGRATS MURRAY!!!! Yes I was using the wrong calculator. I calculated it and its supposed to be 46 points.

09-14-2012, 07:38 AM	#558
hopetolose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 701 Gallery: hopetolose Stats: 144/132/120	Good morning, May I join? I just started WW this morning and have been doing low carb for a long time and have lost approx. 40#. But, since I am fairly close to goal, I would love to shake it up a little and think I will enjoy doing WW. Hope all of you have a great day, Hope

09-14-2012, 08:02 AM	#561
hopetolose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 701 Gallery: hopetolose Stats: 144/132/120	Thank you for the warm welcome, Shari. I think I will love the program and all the support here. Hope

09-14-2012, 08:43 AM	#562
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	Good Morning.. hope everyone has a fantastic Friday.... I had some chicken dumpling soup last night for 8 points!! and enjoyed every last drop...usually I would have had more, but I stayed with the portion, which is 3/4 of it for me... Good luck everyone..

09-14-2012, 09:36 AM	#563
tttmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out west Posts: 724 Gallery: tttmom Stats: 183.6/161.4/125 5'3", 37 yrs WOE: paleo/primal Start Date: 2/11/13	Good morning everybody! Murray- Congrats on the loss! Hopetolose- , I'm new here too. Not new to the boards, but new to WW and this thread. Last night I used a couple of my weekly points (we went out to dinner). And today I'm going to lunch, so I hope there will still be a loss at WI in Mon. WW seems so much less restrictive than what I'm used to. I plan on going for a big hike up in the mountains with my kids and dogs this weekend. A friend told me about a new trail (new to me) that has great views of Tahoe. Gotta check it out Anyone else have anything fun planned for this weekend? How's everybody doing?

09-14-2012, 09:52 AM	#564
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	I plan to stay inside.. I don't do well in the heat...and not when it's over 100.. Enjoy your hike!!!

09-14-2012, 01:03 PM	#567
hopetolose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 701 Gallery: hopetolose Stats: 144/132/120	Thank you for the welcome tttmom. Hope

09-15-2012, 10:50 AM	#570
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	Thanks Hockeymom...my week hasn't been too successful. As I said I am trying to take my mind out of low carb.. and I don't know why I am having so much trouble just letting go of it...I like to make a big Sunday dinner and I am going to google WW salad recipes...thanks for all your help.. it makes me feel so much better..